The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #883 - Jun 11 2022
Jun 11, 2022
The podcast delves into topics such as infantile amnesia, the age of giants, AI and traffic jams, and the Green Bank Radio Observatory. It also covers the science of gun regulation, the evolution of prehistoric animals, and the importance of self-skepticism in scientific research.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
TV Show Reviews and World War Two Fascination
02:41 • 7min
Understanding Memory Development and Early Childhood Memory Formation
09:19 • 17min
Early Memories of Loss, Smell Associations, and Extinction of Giant Animals
26:40 • 2min
Evolutionary Factors for Gigantic Prehistoric Animals
28:43 • 13min
Analyzing the Causes and Solutions of Traffic Congestion
41:34 • 15min
Exploring the Rise of Self-Driving Cars and Green Bank Observatory
56:26 • 15min
Guessing Game: Identifying a Mysterious Noise
01:11:51 • 3min
Elk Calls, Noisy Sounds, and Conference Updates
01:14:41 • 3min
Correction on Largest Star and Deep Dive into Gun Regulation Research
01:17:24 • 8min
Assessing Risk and Responsibility in Suicidal Ideation and Gun Violence
01:25:16 • 17min
Science News Round-Up and Skeptical Discussion
01:42:20 • 15min
Emphasizing Humility and Self-Skepticism in Science
01:57:46 • 2min